Sharon R
Sharon Ryal
Based in Wolverhampton
sryal.art@gmail.com
I am a process driven artist with a practice that follows a strictly sustainable format. Using plant based or natural, non-toxic materials and eco-friendly methods, my artwork is inspired by artists such as John Newling and India Flint as well as by the living world. My work involves the development of homemade dyes and pigments gathered from produce in my allotment, alongside ethically sourced textiles and handmade papers. I use print making, collage, embroidery and painting techniques to create interesting mark making from nature itself.
Recent/Upcoming Exhibitions:
Coming Soon - Wolverhampton School of Art: June 24 - The Art of Decay: Degree Show 2024
The Bessant Gallery: Dec 23 – Jan 24 – FALL: Interim Hang
Wolverhampton School of Art: Oct 2023 – IMPRESSION: Salon Hang
20:20 Print Exchange Exhibition Tour: June – Sept 2023 – BLOOD WOOD: Screen Print
Newhampton Arts Centre: May 2023 – ASHES: End of year exhibition
The New Art Gallery, Walsall: West Midlands Open 2022 – ICE and HOME: 2 pieces exhibited
Wolverhampton School of Art: May 2022 – 0.18C: End of year exhibition
Education and Training:
2021-2024: BA Fine Art – Wolverhampton School of Art (University of Wolverhampton)
2016 - Certificate in Humanities – The Open University
1998 A’Level (B) English Literature – Adult Education Centre, Wolverhampton
1998 NVQ in Millinery – Adult Education Centre, Wolverhampton
1998 NVQ in Pottery – Adult Education Centre, Wolverhampton
1985 Pattern Drafting/Fashion – Wolverhampton College
1983 A’Level (B) & O’Level (B) Art – Aldersley School, Wolverhampton
Interests:
Botanical Printing, Textiles, Painting, Print, Photography, My Allotment, Reading, Art Galleries, Craft Shows
Most Recent Work History:
Freelance Artist
Wardrobe Supervisor/Assistant and Dresser: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Ambassador’s Theatre Group, The Harold Pinter Theatre London, Really Useful Group, West Yorkshire Playhouse Leeds, Cambridge Theatre Company, Whirligig Theatre Company, Birmingham Hippodrome – multiple touring and in-house productions
Set and Costume Designer/Creative Arts Workshop Facilitator: Zip Theatre, Wolverhampton